FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 30, 2013·3 min readBrain Connectivity Can Predict Epilepsy Surgery OutcomesResearchers have identified a new and more accurate way to determine which portions of the brain suffer from epilepsy. The information could provide patients and doctors with better information as to whether temporal lobe surgery will provide the best treatment outcome.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 29, 2013·2 min readIt’s Shocking: Ultra-Focused Electric Current Helps Brain Curb PainResearchers treat pain by 'shocking' the brain with low doses of electrical current delivered non-invasively to patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2013·4 min readUntangling Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers discover specific molecules which could be targeted to treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 28, 2013·3 min readAfter Concussion, Kids May Need Breaks in SchoolResearchers recommend accommodations be made in the classroom for children recovering from concussions.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 28, 2013·3 min readHow Problems With an Alzheimer’s Protein Can Jam Up Traffic in the BrainIncorrect levels of GSK-3ß, a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, can lead to neural blockages.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 27, 2013·3 min readRare Childhood Disease May Hold Clues to Treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’sResearchers studying the cause of A-T disease believe their findings could provide new clues to understanding neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 27, 2013·6 min readStudy Identifies 11 New Alzheimer’s Disease Risk GenesResearchers have identified 11 new genes which offer important new insights into the disease pathways associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2013·2 min readA Trace of Memory: Researchers Watch Neurons in the Brain During Learning and Memory RecallResearchers track single neurons in mice brains over time using advanced neuroimaging techniques. The new technique allowed them to establish the processes at play during memory formation and recall.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 25, 2013·5 min readLou Gehrig’s Disease: From Patient Stem Cells to Potential Treatment Strategy in One StudyResearchers create neurons from the skin cells of ALS patients in order to "treat" a gene defect in a dish.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 25, 2013·5 min readNew Study Shows Promise for First Effective Medicine to Treat Cocaine DependenceTopiramate, a drug used to treat migraine headaches and epilepsy, could also help treat cocaine addiction, a new study reports.Read More
Featured·October 24, 2013·4 min readNIH Funds Development of Novel Robots to Assist People with Disabilities and Aid DoctorsThe NIH has awarded three projects $2.4 million over the next five years to develop innovative robots which work cooperatively with people and adapt to changing environments. The robotics will improve human capabilities and enhance medical procedures.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 24, 2013·3 min readExperimental Drug Reduces Brain Damage in RodentsAn experimental drug appears to reduce brain damage, improve motor skills and eliminate hemorrhaging in older stroke afflicted rodents.Read More